City of Rochester
News Release
(Tuesday, March 31, 2020) – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Recreation and Youth Service (DRYS) has cancelled the Biz Kid$ camp that was scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. during Spring Break week, April 6 – 10, at the DRYS offices located at 57 St. Paul St.
Biz Kid$ is a free, week-long camp held four times a year that teaches youth ages 10 – 18 how to start their own businesses. Biz Kid$ camps lay the foundation of entrepreneurial know-how and include meals, prizes and business supplies. Students also present their business ideas to a panel of judges and are awarded cash and other prizes at a graduation ceremony.
For more information about the program or to obtain applications for future Biz Kid$ camps, visit
www.cityofrochester.gov/bizkids/#Biz or contact Program Coordinator Kirmani Scott at 428-7098.
# # #News Media: For more information, contact the Communications Bureau at 428-7135.